The modern court system in the State of Texas provides many protections for judgment debtors. Navigating the post-judgment collection process can be overwhelming whether the judgment is from state court, the federal district court, or out-of-state. After countless demand letters go ignored, judgment creditors often must return to even more litigation in hopes of getting
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After an unsuccessful outcome in a court in the State of Texas, you may be wondering – can a judgment be appealed? The answer is yes, and with the help of a skilled attorney, you may discover that things are not quite as final as they seem. In a broad view, an appeal is a
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The modern court system in the State of Texas provides generous protections for judgment debtors, dating back to the state’s pioneer history where it once served as a safe haven from debtors seeking to escape the harsh judgments of courts “back east.” However, the protections of exempt property, codified in the Texas Constitution, and in
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If you are facing judgment from a creditor, you should know that the State of Texas offers a variety of protections of property for average income families. This protection has legal roots dating back to the state’s first settlers, who themselves were often seeking to escape the burdens of judgments and start fresh. Curious as
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Lawsuits can be unexpected and overwhelming. It is not uncommon for a debtor-turned-defendant in a lawsuit, with their hectic schedule of work, family, and other obligations, to completely miss that they’ve been sued, particularly by a judgment creditor. Another piece of mail holding a citation and petition from a Texas court goes into a pile
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Can a Debt Collector Sue Me in Texas? If your debts are piling up, you may stay up at night wondering: can a collection agency sue me in Texas? If you are unable to pay a secured debt (a debt backed by collateral such as a home equity loan or car repayment) or an unsecured
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In the modern business context, it is unusual to see major deals made without being put in writing. However, there are still holdouts, and both handshake agreements and verbal agreements still exist. As a New York Times writer commented in 1997, handshakes are a “big reason the airline industry does not feel threatened by the
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If you just won a judgment in Texas State court for yourself or your client, a seasoned attorney can help you attach a court judgment lien to the property of the debtor and force them to pay what is rightfully yours. Fortunately, the Law Offices of Seth Kretzer are experts in every aspect of how
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The modern court system in the State of Texas provides many protections for judgment debtors and navigating the post-judgment collection process can be overwhelming whether the judgment is from state court, the federal district court, or out-of-state and you still need to domesticate your judgment in Texas. One of the best tools in your toolbox
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After a monetary judgment is executed by a Texas Court, it’s up to a successful Plaintiff, who now becomes the judgment creditor, to enforce it against the unsuccessful Defendant, now the judgment debtor. The case may be over, but certain techniques used by lawyers, specifically discovery, are still available to help collect on a judgment
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If you are awarded a judgment from another state (a foreign judgment), then a “judgment domestication” must be initiated with your county clerk’s office. This article covers the details and stipulations surrounding the enforcement of foreign judgments. Can a Judgment Be Enforced in Another State? So, can a judgment in one state be enforced in
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The modern court system in the State of Texas provides many protections for judgment debtors. Navigating the post-judgment collection process can be overwhelming whether the judgment is from state court, federal district court, or out-of-state. After countless demand letters go ignored, creditors often face even more litigation in hopes of getting paid. In this way,
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